irishracing.com | Race Result Down Royal, Tue, 26th Dec, 2006, Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (Rated 74-102) of €12,500.00 4-y-o plus

1.30 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (Rated 74-102) of €12,500.00 4-y-o plus 2m.

Down Royal Results Tue, 26th Dec, 2006

Going - Chase Course - Soft, Hurdle/Bumper track - Soft, soft to heavy in places. Overcast

1.30 2m. 4-y-o plus 16 Ran
Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (Rated 74-102) of €12,500.00 4-y-o plus 1st - €8,637.50, 2nd - €2,125.00, 3rd - €1,000.00, 4th - €625.00

Race Conditions

1st

Rince Donn (IRE) 10-3 (J B Whyte)
(4:33.21 22.99 secs slower on today's going ) Rated 83
Imperial Ballet (IRE) - Arrow Field (USA)(Sunshine Forever (USA))
Breeder - Arrow Field Syndicate

SP 14/1

T G McCourt

O Casey(4)

behind, headway to 8th before 3 out, improved to 2nd entering straight, led after 2 out, challenged after last, kept on well

13th Nov, 06 Limerick
9th Hcp Hdl Rated 86 This
Race 31st Dec, 06 Punchestown
12th Hcp Hdl Rated 83

2nd

0.5L

Natural Storm (IRE) 11-5 (Corner Bar Syndicate)
(4:33.32) Rated 99(+3 after this run)
Glacial Storm (USA) - Clara Grahame (IRE)(Seclude (USA))
Breeder - James & Mrs Keegan

SP 7/2fav

F Flood

S J Hassett(4)

behind, headway before 3 out, 6th entering straight, kept on to challenge after last, no extra close home

13th Dec, 06 Downpatrick
2nd Hcp Hdl Rated 98 This
Race 28th Jan, 07 Leopardstown
8th Hcp Chs Rated 115

3rd

Molly Tee (IRE) 9-9 (Motte Racing Syndicate)
(4:34.31) Rated 75(+1 after this run)
Lord Americo - Muriel's Wedding (IRE)(Montelimar (USA))

SP 12/1

Thomas Carberry

S J Gray(4)

chased leaders, ridden to 3rd before 2 out, no extra before last, kept on

12th Nov, 06 Limerick
6th Hcp Hdl Rated 76 This
Race 6th Jan, 07 Cork
3rd Hcp Hdl Rated 76

4th

Ryan's Academy (IRE) 10-1 (G T Lynch)
(4:35.67) Rated 81
Ali-royal (IRE) - Bradwell (IRE)(Taufan (USA))

SP 7/1

G T Lynch

A P Cawley(4)

chased leaders, improved to lead after 3 out, headed after 2 out, soon weakened

23rd Nov, 06 Thurles
3rd Hcp Hdl Rated 80 This
Race 14th Jan, 07 Leopardstown
11th Hcp Hdl Rated 81

5th

1.5L

Condara (IRE) 11-0 (Mrs Anne M Byrne)
(4:36.08) Rated 94(-1 after this run)
Supreme Leader - Sharp Outlook (IRE)(Shernazar)
Breeder - T.J & Mrs A Hurley

SP 6/1

P J Rothwell

C Marshall(4)

behind, headway to 7th before 3 out, 5th and ridden before 2 out, no extra, kept on one pace

13th Dec, 06 Downpatrick
3rd Hcp Hdl Rated 82 This
Race 14th Jan, 07 Leopardstown
4th Hcp Hdl Rated 93

6th

5.5L

Little Larry (IRE) 10-3 (L Mulvany)
(4:37.57) Rated 83(-3 after this run)
Lend A Hand (GB) - Bolino Star (IRE)(Stalker)

SP 20/1

Michael Mulvany

I J McCarthy(4)

chased leaders, ridden and lost place after 4 out, some headway from before 2 out, never a threat

23rd Dec, 06 Navan
24th Hcp Hdl Rated 83 This
Race

7th

2.5L

Miss Vickie (IRE) 10-4 (James Cleary)
(4:38.26) Rated 84(-1 after this run)
Old Vic - Wonder Bird (Ger)(Days At Sea (USA))
Breeder - Cyril O'Hara

SP 10/1

Seamus Fahey

S E Butler(4)

chased leaders, 5th 3 out, ridden entering straight, weakened before 2 out

13th Dec, 06 Downpatrick
4th Hcp Hdl Rated 85 This
Race 7th Jan, 07 Naas
20th Hcp Hdl Rated 83

8th

4.5L

Platium Starlight (IRE) 9-10 (Platium Starlight Syndicate)
(4:39.46) Rated 74
Red Sunset - Mone Club (IRE)(King of Clubs)
Breeder - John McNamee

SP 16/1

Thomas O'Neill

R J Molloy(2)

behind, some headway to 8th entering straight, kept on one pace

23rd Dec, 06 Navan
9th Hcp Hdl Rated 74 This
Race 21st Jan, 07 Cork
7th Hcp Hdl Rated 74

9th

19L

Russian Tsar (IRE) 11-3 (Two More Lines Syndicate)
(4:44.12) Rated 95(-1 after this run)
King Of Kings (IRE) - Kardashina (FR)(Darshaan)
Breeder - Dr T A Ryan

SP 10/1

M Flannery

N J O'Shea(2)

led, headed after 3 out, soon weakened

16th Dec, 06 Fairyhouse
6th Hcp Hdl Rated 96 This
Race 15th Dec, 07 Fairyhouse
b.d. Hcp Hdl Rated 88

10th

5.5L

Tuckerman (GB) 9-10 (Incl -3lbs overweight) (Reginald Stephen Blandford)
(4:45.50) Rated 75(-1 after this run)
Gulch (USA) - Remuria (USA)(Theatrical)

SP 25/1

F J Bowles

R C Colgan

chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden and no impression before 3 out

12th Nov, 06 Limerick
6th Hcp Hdl Rated 77 This
Race 12th Jan, 07 Wolverhampton
5th Flat

11th

10L

The Duck (IRE) 10-2 (Ms Anne Torrens)
(4:47.99) Rated 82(-1 after this run)
Taipan (IRE) - Baby Fresh (IRE)(Shalford (IRE))
Breeder - Mrs Jacinta McGeogh

SP 10/1

Mervyn Torrens

M P Butler(4)

chased leaders, ridden and weakened before 3 out

23rd Dec, 06 Navan
17th Hcp Hdl Rated 82 This
Race 27th Jan, 07 Navan
p.u. Hcp Hdl Rated 81

12th

Cupid's Bow (GB) 10-6 (Patrick Coffey)
(4:48.69) Rated 84(-1 after this run)
Kris - Lady Cinders (IRE)(Dance Of Life (USA))
Breeder - Corvette Paddocks Ltd

SP 4/1

Patrick Martin

E M Butterly(2)

mid-division, headway to 6th before 3 out, ridden before straight, soon weakened

13th Nov, 06 Limerick
2nd Hcp Hdl Rated 81 This
Race 27th May, 07 Tralee
6th Hcp Hdl Rated 83

13th

Prince Noora (IRE) 10-0 (Triple Eight Syndicate)
(4:49.46) Rated 80(-3 after this run)
Topanoora - Princess Henry (IRE)(Callernish)
Breeder - Charlie Swan

SP 10/1

C F Swan

D G Hogan(4)

mid-division, headway to 3rd 4 out, 4th and ridden before 3 out, soon weakened

15th Oct, 06 Cork
16th Hdl This
Race 4th Jan, 07 Thurles
12th Hcp Hdl Rated 77

14th

19L

Bermaho (IRE) 10-9 (Xinthecity Syndicate)
(4:54.29) Rated 89(-4 after this run)
Desert Story (IRE) - Shydico (IRE)(Nordico (USA))

SP 25/1

M Flannery

Eoin Michael Kelly(4)

mid-division, weakened 4 out

2nd Jun, 05 Punchestown
14th Hcp Hdl Rated 93 This
Race 18th Jun, 07 Ballinrobe
12th Flat Hcp Rated 52

15th

0.75L

Boumoussa (IRE) 9-8 (Whatareyeat Syndicate)
(4:54.46) Rated 74(-2 after this run)
Desert Story (IRE) - Nielsine(Czaravich (USA))

SP 25/1

M Flannery

S E Ryder(4)

always behind

30th Nov, 06 Thurles
16th Hcp Hdl Rated 75 This
Race 1st Apr, 07 Navan
15th Flat Hcp Rated 42

u.r.

Master Grand (IRE) 10-1 (Newlands Racing Club)
Rated 81
Raise A Grand (IRE) - Cotton Grace (IRE)(Case Law)

SP 25/1

John C McConnell

K F McDonagh(4)

always behind, unseated rider 4 out

2nd Dec, 06 Fairyhouse
6th Hdl This
Race 1st Jan, 07 Tramore
13th Hcp Hdl Rated 81

Off 1.30
Time 4m. 33.00 secs, which is 22.99 secs slower than the course average on today's going

Non runners Jacuzzi (non-runner), Le Caro (GER) (non-runner), Moonshaft (USA) (non-runner), Satina (non-runner), Gaelic Dreams (non-runner), Day Care (GB) (non-runner), The Paddy Premium (non-runner)

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